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Kruse, Joan, Jason, Janice, James, Herbert, Henry, Harry, Harold...

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▰ Joan M (Gee) Kruse

Died June 30, … More Information
Joan M (Gee) Kruse, age 87 of Illinois, born in Kentucky, went into the presence of the Lord on June 30, 2019.
Obituary published: July 01, 2019 in "Journal Star"

▰ Jason Robert Kruse

Died November 06, … More Information
Jason Robert Kruse, age 27 of Breese, Illinois, entered eternal life November 6, 2007.
Obituary published: November 07, 2007 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Jason Robert Kruse

Died November 02, … More Information
Jason Robert Kruse, age 27 of Breese, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on November 2, 2007.
Obituary published: November 03, 2007 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Jason R Kruse

Died November 06, … More Information
Jason R Kruse, a resident of Breese, Illinois for decades, died November 6, 2007 in Breese, Illinois at the age of 27.
Obituary published: November 07, 2007 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Jason R Kruse

Died March 30, … More Information
Jason R Kruse, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, departed this life Sunday March 30, 2016. Jason was 33.
Obituary published: March 31, 2016 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ Jason R Kruse

Died March 31, … More Information
Jason R Kruse, born April 12, 1982 passed away peacefully March 31, 2016 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Jason was 33.

▰ Janice Ruth (Hickman) Kruse

Died October 09, … More Information
Janice Ruth (Hickman) Kruse, of Canton, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 9, 2014. Janice was 71.
Obituary published: October 10, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Janice Kruse

Died October 08, … More Information
Janice Kruse, born September 19, 1943 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 8, 2014 in Canton, Illinois. Janice was 71. Tags: #Canton #Gridley #Born #William #Corda #Hickman #Robert #Kruse #Church #Donnie #Frank #Florence #Surviving #Leyona #East #Jennifer #Sleevar #Nichole #Mark #Joshua #Gumm #Ashley #Joey #Becky #Tony #Peyton #Sierra #Heather #Addison #Dade #Bentley #Parker #Ryker #Nancy #Decker #Lewistown #Dottie #Janice #Most #First #Pastor #Bailey #Private #Greenwood #Cremation #Preston- #Crematory #Pekin #Memorial #Graham #Hospice #Billy #Loretta
Obituary:
CANTON ~ Janice Ruth Kruse, 71, of Canton, passed away at 6:20 a.m. , 8, 2014 in Canton following a brief time on hospice care.  She was formerly of Gridley.

Born 19, 1943 in Canton to William H. and Corda (Wolfe) Hickman, she married Robert Frank Kruse on 22, 1962 in Canton.  He died 21, 2003 in Gridley.  She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Joe Church; a brother-in-law, Donnie Johnson and her in-laws, Frank and Florence Kruse.

Surviving are three children, Leyona Church of Gridley, Robert W. (Sherrie) Kruse of East Peoria and Jennifer (A.J.) Sleevar of Gridley; nine grandchildren, Nichole Hudson, Mark Olt, Amy Olt, Joshua (Jessie) Gumm, Ashley (Pat) Church, Joey Sleevar, Becky Sleevar, Tony Sleevar and Peyton Sleevar; seven great-grandchildren, Sierra, Heather, Addison, Dade, Bentley, Parker and Ryker; one brother, William (Loretta) Hickman of Canton; two sisters, Nancy (Harry) Decker of Lewistown and Dottie Johnson of Canton; many special nieces and nephews. 

Janice worked as a caregiver for many years.  She enjoyed camping with her husband, crocheting, making crafts and scrapbooking.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones.  Janice will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She touched everyone she knew.  May she look over us and keep us safe until we meet again.

Her memorial service will be at 4 p.m. , 25, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Canton.  Pastor Monroe Bailey will officiate.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church.  Private inurnment will be in Greenwood in Canton at a later date.  Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to any hospice organization in Janice’s name.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Graham Hospital Hospice and also Billy and Loretta for their kindness and care in the last few days of Janice’s life.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ Janice Kruse

Died October 08, … More Information
Janice Kruse, born September 19, 1943 gained her wings on October 8, 2014 in Pekin, Illinois. Janice was 71.

▰ James W Kruse

Died May 04, … More Information
James W Kruse, age 74 of Elgin, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 4, 2019.
Obituary published: May 05, 2019 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ James Parrott "Rusty" Kruse

Died March 14, … More Information
James Parrott "Rusty" Kruse, of Litchfield, Illinois, died on March 14, 1997. James was 76.
Obituary published: March 15, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ James J Kruse

Died March 31, … More Information
James J Kruse, age 72 of Illinois, born in Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 1999.
Obituary published: April 01, 1999 in "Fulton Co Exp (OH)"

▰ James J Kruse

Died March 24, … More Information
James J Kruse, of Illinois, born in Ohio, entered eternal life March 24, 1999. James was 72.
Obituary published: March 25, 1999 in "Fulton Co Exp (OH)"

▰ James L Kruse

Died February 08, … More Information
James L Kruse, born November 1, 1931 passed from this life on February 8, 2016 in Colfax, Illinois. James was 84. Tags: #Heritage #Bloomington #Wylie #Colfax #Memorial #Paralyzed #America #Albert #Catherine #Kruse #Edna #Eureka #Davis- #American #Post #Airforce #Korean #Brenda #Corcoran #Brian #Bertsche #Anchor #Paul #Pointer #James #Branden #Miranda #Whitney #Kayla #Katie #Erin #Mary #Koch #Springfield #Judith #Lynch #Sparta #William #Long #Michael #Patrick #Lucille #Eileen #Doey #Edward #Charles
Obituary: Colfax - James L. Kruse 84 of rural Colfax passed away at 5:08 a.m. on , 8, 2016 at Heritage in Bloomington.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family graveside services with military rites will be held at a later date at Wylie in Colfax. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Mr. Kruse was born in the west bedroom on the family farm on 1, 1931, the son of Albert Edward and Catherine Delaney Kruse. He married Edna Sacry, 31, 1955 in Eureka. She preceded him in death 21, 2001.

Jim farmed the family farm his entire lifetime. He was a member of the Davis-Kerber American Legion Post # 653 in Colfax.

He served in the US Airforce during the Korean War.

Jim is survived by one daughter, Brenda (Tom) Corcoran, Bloomington; two sons, Brian (Linda Bertsche) Kruse, Anchor, Paul (Melanie Pointer) Kruse, Colfax; seven grandchildren, James Towner, Branden Kruse, Miranda Florey, Whitney Mooney, Kayla and Katie Gibson and Erin Hubbert; ten great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Jean (George) Koch, Springfield, Judith (Hal) Lynch, Sparta NJ and one brother, William (Judith) Kruse, Long Beach CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Edna; twins sons, Michael and Patrick Kruse; sisters, Lucille Bruncken, Eileen Maloney and Doey Wissmiller; brothers, Edward Junior and Charles Kruse.

The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage , Bloomington for the loving and wonderful care given to Jim.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

▰ James Fredric Kruse

Died November 25, … More Information
James Fredric Kruse, born September 26, 1931 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. James was 84. Tags: #Chicago #Illinois #Arthur #Irene #Kruse #Amundsen #School #Iowa #University #Army #Germany #Shirley #Juraszek #Lincoln #Batavia #Peter #Angie #Carl #Geneva #Pierce #Hans #Barbara #Philippines
Obituary: James Jim Fredric Kruse, 84, of Batavia, Illinois, passed away, , 25, 2015. He passed peacefully at Delnor Hospital, surrounded by family.

Jim was born on 26, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Irene (Binder) Kruse. He graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago in 1949 and Iowa State University in 1953. Jim spent 2 years in the Army and was stationed overseas in Germany and made many lifelong friends. On 7, 1959 he married Shirley Anne Juraszek. Jims career spanned nearly 60 years and was still employed at the time of his death.

Jim is survived by his two sons, Lincoln of Batavia, Illinois and Peter and wife Angie of Batavia, Illinois; three grandchildren, Carl Exter of Geneva, Illinois, Pierce Kruse of Batavia, Illinois and Hans Kruse of Batavia, Illinois; two siblings, Barbara Minder of Batavia, Illinois and Arthur Kruse from the Philippines. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Anne in 2007.

▰ James Fredric Kruse

Died November 25, … More Information
James Fredric Kruse, born September 26, 1931 entered eternal life November 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. James was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Christopher Smith, Kurt Krueger, Dawn Reynolds

▰ Herbert J "Herb" Kruse

Died June 30, … More Information
Herbert J "Herb" Kruse, age 78 of Elgin, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he June 30, 2006.
Obituary published: July 01, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Herbert J Kruse

Died July 01, … More Information
Herbert J Kruse, of Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 1, 2006. Herbert was 78.
Obituary published: July 02, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Henry R Jr Kruse

Died November 19, … More Information
Henry R Jr Kruse, age 82 of Morton, Illinois, died on November 19, 2020.
Obituary published: November 20, 2020 in "Journal Star"

▰ Henry B Kruse

Died May 24, … More Information
Henry B Kruse, of West Peoria, Illinois, passed from this world into the next May 24, 2002. Henry was 86.
Obituary published: May 25, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Harry C Kruse

Died December 01, … More Information
Harry C Kruse, of Harvey, Illinois, entered into eternal rest December 1, 2004. Harry was 91.
Obituary published: December 02, 2004 in "Edison-Norwood Times Review"

▰ Harold H "Buzz" Kruse

Died August 09, … More Information
Harold H "Buzz" Kruse, age 83 of Rock Island, Illinois, departed this life Sunday August 9, 2000.
Obituary published: August 10, 2000 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Gwendolyn Kruse

Died December 16, … More Information
Gwendolyn Kruse went into the presence of the Lord on December 16, 1995 in metro Chicago, Illinois.
Obituary published: December 17, 1995 in "Chicago T"

▰ Gregory Kruse

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Gregory Kruse

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ George R Kruse

Died August 21, … More Information
George R Kruse, of Salem, Illinois, passed from this life on August 21, 2017. George was 86.
Obituary published: August 22, 2017 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ George A Kruse

Died March 13, … More Information
George A Kruse, of Springfield, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he March 13, 2002. George was 72.
Obituary published: March 14, 2002 in "RochesterTimes"

▰ George A Kruse

Died March 07, … More Information
George A Kruse, age 72 of Springfield, Illinois, departed this life Sunday March 7, 2002.
Obituary published: March 08, 2002 in "State J-R"

▰ George "Otto" Kruse

Died March 16, … More Information
George "Otto" Kruse, age 99 of Illinois, born in Troy, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 16, 2003.
Obituary published: March 17, 2003 in "State J-R"

▰ Gail Marie (Sherer) Kruse

Died November 27, … More Information
Gail Marie (Sherer) Kruse, age 70 of Mackinaw, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on November 27, 2016.
Obituary published: November 28, 2016 in "Journal Star"

▰ Frances E Miss "Fran" Kruse

Died January 24, … More Information
Frances E Miss "Fran" Kruse, age 61 of New Baden, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 24, 2009.
Obituary published: January 25, 2009 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Frances E Miss "Fran" Kruse

Died January 27, … More Information
Frances E Miss "Fran" Kruse died unexpectedly on January 27, 2009 at the age of 61 in New Baden, Illinois.
Obituary published: January 28, 2009 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Evelyn M (Fraser) Kruse

Died December 11, … More Information
Evelyn M (Fraser) Kruse, age 87 of Illinois, born in Washington, joined the Lord December 11, 2002.
Obituary published: December 12, 2002 in "Rockford RS"

▰ Eugene Kruse

Died April 05, … More Information
Eugene Kruse, born March 6, 1934 passed from this world into the next April 5, 2016 in Springfield, Illinois. Eugene was 82. Tags: #Beverly
Obituary: Eugene was born on 6, 1934 and passed away on , 5, 2016. Eugene was a resident of Springfield, Illinois at the time of passing. Eugene was married to Beverly.

▰ Eugene Kruse

Died April 06, … More Information
Eugene Kruse, age 82 of Springfield, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2016.
Obituary published: April 07, 2016 in "Lincoln Courier"

▰ Esther H Kruse

Died May 30, … More Information
Esther H Kruse passed away May 30, 2001 in Illinois.
Obituary published: May 31, 2001 in "C-N IL"

▰ Esther H Kruse

Died May 29, … More Information
Esther H Kruse passed away May 29, 2001 in Illinois.
Obituary published: May 30, 2001 in "C-N IL"

▰ Ervin G Kruse

Died September 24, … More Information
Ervin G Kruse, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed from this life on September 24, 2004. Ervin was 81.
Obituary published: September 25, 2004 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Ervin Kruse

Died September 23, … More Information
Ervin Kruse, age 81 of Illinois, departed this life Sunday September 23, 2004.
Obituary published: September 24, 2004 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Elsie A Kruse

Died August 11, … More Information
Elsie A Kruse, of Elmhurst, Illinois, entered eternal life August 11, 2001. Elsie was 87.
Obituary published: August 12, 2001 in "Chicago T"

▰ Elsie Kruse

Died February 12, … More Information
Elsie Kruse passed away February 12, 1996 in Germantown, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 13, 1996 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Ella Margaret (Luth) Kruse

Died July 12, … More Information
Ella Margaret (Luth) Kruse, of Springfield, Illinois, joined the Lord July 12, 1999. Ella was 80.
Obituary published: July 13, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Elizabeth S Kruse

Died February 08, … More Information
Elizabeth S Kruse, born November 14, 1925 died February 8, 2019 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Elizabeth was 93.

▰ Eldred Leroy Kruse

Died February 04, … More Information
Eldred Leroy Kruse, age 89 of Springfield, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2004.
Obituary published: February 05, 2004 in "State J-R"

▰ Edwin A "Eddie" Kruse

Died November 14, … More Information
Edwin A "Eddie" Kruse, age 76 of Huntley, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home November 14, 2020.
Obituary published: November 15, 2020 in "Chicago T"

▰ Edward M Kruse

Died March 28, … More Information
Edward M Kruse, age 84 of Mackinaw, Illinois, passed from this world into the next March 28, 2012.
Obituary published: March 29, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Edmund C Kruse

Died January 20, … More Information
Edmund C Kruse, age 74 of Illinois, entered into eternal rest January 20, 1998.
Obituary published: January 21, 1998 in "Chicago T"

▰ Earline D (Foster) Kruse

Died December 16, … More Information
Earline D (Foster) Kruse, of Beckemeyer, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 16, 2014. Earline was 89.
Obituary published: December 17, 2014 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Earline D (Foster) Kruse

Died December 12, … More Information
Earline D (Foster) Kruse, age 89 of Beckemeyer, Illinois passed away December 12, 2014.
Obituary published: December 13, 2014 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Earline D Kruse

Died December 15, … More Information
Earline D Kruse, born October 19, 1925 passed from this world into the next December 15, 2014 in Beckemeyer, Illinois. Earline was 89.
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